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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.10 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.10 and 549.80 is: 823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.10 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.10 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.10 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 509,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,719.58/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.99

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